Workforce development is a key initiative of MVA. We realize that economic and community development can’t succeed without a strong workforce. MVA is committed to developing and supporting workforce programs that:

Prepares our area for future industries

Work for all residents

Emphasizes opportunities for our young people

Supports are local business community

Attracts new businesses to our area

To accomplish this we plan to support and partner with a variety of local organizations. You can help us in two ways. First, you can tell us what programs you need or would like to see by giving us feedback. Secondly, you can play active role by supporting our Workforce Readiness Fund.

Mr. Jamie Colecchi has joined the Mon Valley Alliance as the new Director of Operations & Development. With over 20 years expierence in Economic & Community Development, Mr. Colecchi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to work in the Mon Valley. Read the news release here: ...

We have released a RFP for engineering and design services for the Phase 1 of the Magic City Riverfront Park in Charleroi, PA. This project is supported by the Washington County Local Share Account (LSA) Program and the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources.

**UPDATE** As of Tuesday, 3/31/20, this program has closed for applications pending additional funding.

Governor Tom Wolf has announced a new loan program designed to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) is administering the program through funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, making $60 million dollars available for loans up ...

COVID-19 UPDATE: In this time of change and uncertainty, we are working to identify resources for our business community. Federal, State and local programs are being announced daily and we are compiling all of the information into a single resource page. Additionally, our Director of Operations, Jamie Colecchi, is available to discuss details of the ...

On January 30th, 2020, residents from Roscoe, Elco, Dunlevy, Stockdale & Allenport came together to engage with State Senator Camera Bartolotta, PA Department of Community and Economic Development, Washington County Commissioners Diana Irey Vaughan and Nick Sherman, Washington county Redevelopment Authority, Washington County Elections Office, and ...